2018 – A Year of Street Art & Graffiti in Brick Lane & Shoreditch

Next up in our series of reviews of the last year we are going to be looking back at some of the key areas for a high turnover of Street Art around London, and are starting with our review of Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Whilst still the epicentre of London’s Street Art scene, and an area that has played host to some incredible artworks this year, this area like many is seeing so much change and spaces once painted disappearing, this admittedly is currently more noticeable in the parts of Shoreditch beyond the nucleus that is Brick Lane. Another increasingly sad sight to see in the area is that several big walls once featuring brilliant artworks are now used for advertising. One positive change this year has been the legal walls in Allen Gardens beside the Nomadic Community Gardens which has provided a canvas for a good number of the works we share below since its arrival to artists in the summer. All in all we have been witness to a steady flow of works from local and international artists which continues to keep this area engaging for Street Art fans. So without further ado, here is our look back at the wonderful year of Street Art in Brick Lane and Shoreditch from 2018.

‘2018’ by Bonzai.

Work by Dan Kitchener.

Work by Mr Cenz.

Work by Woskerski.

Work by SkyHigh.

Work by Ben Jay Crossman.

Work by Snub23.

Work by Dan Kitchener.

Work by Amara Por Dios.

‘Stolen Heart’ by Shok-1.

Work by Elno.

Work by Milo Tchais.

Work by Hoxxoh.

Work by Welin & Balstroem.

Work by Kevin Ledo.

Work by Dan Kitchener for Meeting of Styles 2018.

Work by Candie Bandita & Carleen De Sozer for Meeting of Styles 2018.

‘We Disappear’ by Nomad Clan duo Aylo & CBloxx. The standout works from the weekend with as ever from this pair a thought-provoking piece based on recent issues involving the “predatory approach of corporations who non-consensually use artists work for advertising”. Haunting and sadly true.